E V I T A NT E INSTRUCTIONS TUSER THE SUPER™440 SERIES S4-VS MODEL RIC/RITE RECEIVER-IN-CANAL/ RECEIVER-IN-THE-EAR
YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: _____________________________________ Battery size: _______________________________ 2
CONTENTS SYMBOLS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 THE HEARING AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RIGHT/LEFT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ACOUSTIC INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 INSERTING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . .
SYMBOLS: The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: WARNING Messages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions, potential safety hazards and inadequate performance of device. CAUTION Messages with this heading indicate/include information regarding any special care to be exercised. Not for general waste.
THE HEARING AID The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set. The ear-set consists of an earwire and an ear-tip or earmould, in which the receiver is placed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
NOTE In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing aid: “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”. WARNING This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” contain important information and instructions. Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid. NOTE Your hearing aid, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet.
They are to be prescribed by licensed hearing healthcare professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilitation as well as tinnitus management. Description of device Your SUPERTM hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of an earwire and an ear-tip or earmould, in which the receiver is placed.
RIGHT/LEFT IDENTIFICATION The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left). ACOUSTIC INDICATORS The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the use of certain functions. The signal may be a spoken message or tones adjusted by the hearing care professional in consultation with you. The signal can also be deactivated.
THE BATTERY We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 675 battery for the hearing aid. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. It is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries. INSERTING THE BATTERY Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab. Once the tab has been removed, the battery will start functioning after a few seconds.
Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward. You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place. If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incorrectly inserted. When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table. The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer without a nail grip, which means that you need a tool to open the battery drawer.
The battery drawer is opened as illustrated. LOW BATTERY INDICATION An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled (see page 8). We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you. WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhausted batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid. WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning, for instance if the battery is exhausted.
TURNING THE HEARING AID ON AND OFF The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Close the battery drawer completely to turn on the hearing aid. An acoustic indicator will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on, unless this function has been disabled. To turn off the hearing aid, open the battery drawer slightly to the first position where a click is felt. Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use.
POSITIONING THE HEARING AID IN THE EAR Hold the earmould with your thumb and forefinger and slowly guide it into your ear canal until you feel resistance. Let go of the earmould and use the tip of your forefinger to gently push it into your ear until it rests comfortably in your ear canal. To help position the earmould properly you could pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand.
REMOVING THE HEARING AID Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Hold the earmould with your thumb and forefinger and pull gently. WARNING Do not pull the earwire to remove the earmould, as this may damage the earwire. If it is difficult, you can try to move the earmould carefully from side to side. It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment. Your hearing aid is provided with a volume control, shaped like a small lever (unless your hearing care professional has removed it for you). Push the lever upwards to gradually raise the volume. Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume. In the default setting, any volume adjustment will affect both hearing aids.
WARNING This hearing aid is capable of producing a sound pressure level exceeding 132 dB SPL. There may be a risk of damaging your residual hearing. CAUTION If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak, or the reproduced sounds are distorted, or if you would like any further information, consult your hearing care professional. To turn off the sound completely: • Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards after the steady tone has sounded.
LOST PARTNER ALARM (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activated by your hearing care professional). If one of your hearing aids falls off your ear, and/or the battery is exhausted, a tone signal and a spoken message will sound two times in the other hearing aid, and a diode will flash on both hearing aids. When the lost hearing aid is repositioned, and/or the battery is exchanged, the diodes stop flashing.
T In this program you listen via the telecoil (T) and not via the hearing aid microphones (M). The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed. If you activate the telecoil program, you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds. M+T In this program you listen via the hearing aid microphones (M) and the telecoil (T). Zen Generates different kinds of tones. Classic Designed for long-term users of super power hearing aids.
If your needs change over time, the combination of listening programs can be altered. The Zen program may be used with amplification so that both the surrounding sounds and the Zen tones are heard together. Or, it may be used alone (without amplification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds. The duration of the Zen play time can be set by your hearing care professional according to your needs. Benefits The Zen program may provide a relaxing listening background for some people.
CAUTION Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surrounding sounds including speech. The programs should not be used when hearing such sounds is important. Switch the hearing aid to a non-Zen program in those situations. CAUTION If you perceive decrease in loudness, tolerance of sounds, speech not as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing care professional.
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE LISTENING PROGRAMS Each time you switch to another program, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled. Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Zen+: Phone+: One short beep or message Two short beeps or message Three short beeps or message One long and one short beep or message One long and two short beeps or message Tone or message or Tone or message In the default setting, both your hearing aids will be affected when you change programs.
ZEN+ This program is accessed via a long press (two secs.) on the program button. A short press then allows you to cycle through the available Zen styles. You can exit Zen+ by pressing and holding the program button for two seconds. PHONE+ This program is also accessed via a long press (two secs.) on the program button. You can exit Phone+ by pressing and holding the same program button for two seconds. If you wish to have the program button disabled, please consult your hearing care professional.
USING A TELEPHONE When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone ear-set to a slightly different position.
CLEANING The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set.* For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids.” 1. Cloth 2. Brush 3. Wax removing tool 1 2 3 Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories.
Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction. When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry.
ACCESSORIES A variety of assistive listening devices are available for your hearing aid. • RC-DEX • TV-DEX • M-DEX For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories, please consult your hearing care professional.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION The following pages contain some quick advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or performs unsatisfactorily. If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance. The advice relates only to the hearing aid. Also see the user manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”.
Problem Possible cause Your two hearing aids are not working in synchrony The connection Turn the hearing aids between the hearing off and on again aids is lost The hearing a. The RC-DEX is aids do not used beyond respond with the transmission a correspondrange (> 1 m) ing change b. Strong electroin volume or magnetic interfeprogram to rence in the the RC-DEX vicinity c.
CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid: CAUTION • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use. Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days. • When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a cool, dry location out of reach of children and pets. • Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately. • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves. Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply.
WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions on the battery pack. • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hearing. • When selecting a listening program, please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds (e.g. traffic, warning signals).
WARNING • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans. The emissions from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your hearing aid. Radiation from, for example, room surveillance equipment, burglar alarms and mobile phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audible interference.
ADVICE NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions. However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds. • In most cases, using the hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it.
REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Statement FCC ID: TTY-S4VS IC: 5676B-S4VS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this S4-VS is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www.widex.
Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items .
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